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Eleanor in the Village puts the focus on Eleanor as an individual separate from her roles as wife, mother and first lady. . . . [Russell] explores how life in the Village—with its radicals, artists, early feminists and lesbians—made an impact on Roosevelt’s personal and political convictions, and by extension on her husband’s liberalism. . . . a worthy addition to the library on her life.”
—Washington Post "Engrossing. . . . a stimulating read.”
—Women's Review of Books “The story of [Roosevelt’s] liberation. . . . a complete portrait of a pioneering feminist and pivotal political figure.”
—New York Daily News “Moving and beautifully observed."
—New York Journal of Books “A sympathetic portrait of Roosevelt, highlighting her long connection to Greenwich Village society and politics. . . . An admiring profile of an estimable woman.” —
Kirkus Reviews "Immersive. . . . an original look at an iconic figure of American politics.”
—Publishers Weekly “A riveting and enlightening account of Eleanor Roosevelt’s fascinating life. . . . A terrible irony jumps off the pages of Russell’s work here: We are still waging the same wars for equality and justice that Eleanor Roosevelt waged starting a century ago.”
—Bookreporter.com
